2009

New rider: Top 5 commuter bikes

03 July 2009 by Marc Abbott

Are you new to biking and looking for affordable and comfortable work transport? You’ll be needing our guide to the top 5 used commuter bikes. Thinking of trading in? Sell your bike with MCN for...

Buying your first bike on a budget

26 June 2009 by Marc Abbott

If you are in the market for a new bike, but your budget is tight so you are heading towards one of the crop of Chinese-made bikes that have entered the market over the last few years, you need to...

Naked or faired for a first bike?

27 May 2009 by MCN

MCN’s problem-solving community has the answers to most biking queries you could imagine. Here, they help a newbie with new bike choice… Ziqnzoq: I passed my test last week and am now thinking about...

First time bikes for tall riders

21 March 2009 by Chris Dabbs

Q. I am due to take the Direct Access Scheme and test in a couple of weeks. Once I pass, I am looking to buy an all-rounder middleweight. However, being a tall bloke – 6’4″, I would prefer a bike that...